Offcote Grange

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  • Peaceful adults-only farm stays in the Derbyshire Dales
  • A 10-minute drive to Ashbourne, Carsington Water and the Peak District
  • Family-run site with direct access to a public footpath
Point your compass towards the Derbyshire Dales and scoop up an adults-only stay at Offcote Grange, a well-kept family farm a couple of miles outside of the market town of Ashbourne. Tempted by the prospect of sleeping in the grounds of a 17th-century farmhouse? For those looking for grownup holidays, there's the added bonus that there'll be no noisy kids scurrying around site. Mild mischief is laid on (quietly and at a safe distance) by Offcote Grange's cheeky donkeys, who cavort through neighbouring paddocks as the farm's herd of cattle looks on. (Please note that the site is unable to accept dogs because of the livestock on site.) These lush green Derbyshire fields and ancient trees are kept in admirably good nick. While animals graze gracefully in their field, owners Pat and Chris tend to the lawns and large gardens. This tourer-friendly spot has a gated hard driveway for easy arrivals and departures, with facilities housed in a purpose-built block that has three sinks, toilets (including a cubicle with a higher seat, hand rails and an alarm) and a shower. Several water taps and a waste disposal point are also on hand, and if you need to dispose of waste, ask the owners. Stepping out to tour the surrounding Henmoor Valley could hardly be simpler, as there's a well-trodden footpath that passes right by the front of the farm. It's possible to traipse through the fields down to Ashbourne, but if you're planning on loading up on treats at the deli and other specialist food shops, you might want to clear the car boot and drive the 10 minutes into town instead.

Site type

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Occupancy

  • Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Admission

  • Guests under the age of 21 are not allowed on site.

General

  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • This is a quiet campground/park: no music is allowed.

Safety

  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Reception

  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9.8

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98% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

A peaceful, adults-only spot with lovely grounds and views. Spacious, tidy pitches (EHU avail). Immaculate modern loos/showers. Super friendly hosts. Wildlife adds charm. A 30-40 min walk to Ashbourne. Elsan point could be better; bring levelling blocks.

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 Neil M. 1 review

Powered grass and earth caravan site

Liked I think this was one of the best little sites we have stayed at 😀
Pat and Chris were very welcoming, Pat showed us around the site, the pond, and the donkeys.
The pitch was a great size with electric, water and bins, we would happily go again next year.

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 Deborah F. 1 review

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Liked Lovely quiet place. Clean facilities and great views of the area. A little tight entrance and exit gate with larger van. A bit of a walk to town but taxis less than £4. Bargain. Will def stay again. 👍

Disliked Tight entrance gate.

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Adelaide M. 1 review

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Liked The whole place is absolutely beautiful, with stunning views and so much tranquility. It was so nice that the site wasn't overcrowded, giving us plenty of space, and the facilities were kept super clean. Honestly, we were gutted we couldn't stay longer.
Pam is an incredibly lovely host and made us feel right at home. She even gave us a tour of her amazing house, which completely blew us both away!
If you're looking for a gorgeous, chilled-out spot to just relax and take in the scenery without the massive crowds, you definitely need to check this place out. Couldn't recommend it enough!

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A lovely place to stay. I'm sure we'll be back.

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David A. 3 reviews

Powered grass and earth caravan site

Liked Peace and quiet.
Very small site.
Large pitches.
Friendly and helpful owners.

Disliked Not a dislike, but would have been nice to have waste disposal and hot water dishwashing facilities.

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 Emma C. 1 review

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Liked Loved lovely lovely owner and do welcoming, highly highly recommend 🙂 Thank you

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Quiet site, excellent washroom facilities. Very…

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 Lynne J. 14 reviews

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Liked Quiet site, excellent washroom facilities. Very welcoming owners.

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Perfect spot, very quiet site WiFi worked…

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 Vanessa M. 4 reviews

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Liked Perfect spot, very quiet site
WiFi worked well which is unusual for most sites.
Clean toilet and shower block

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 Andrew R. 11 reviews

Powered grass and earth caravan site

Liked Friendly hosts, lovely grounds, perfect facilities and well placed for a stroll into Ashbourne. More than happy to recommend and we will be back at some point.

Disliked Nothing

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 Chris C. 8 reviews

Powered grass and earth caravan site

Liked A warm and friendly welcome from Pat who showed us around the beautiful site and gardens. Fantastic shower and toilets…absolutely immaculate and modern. Quiet, peaceful stay. We will definitely stay again. I saw my first spotted woodpecker!

Disliked Nothing at all

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 Rich H. 1 review

Powered grass and earth caravan site

Liked Very welcoming hosts, lovely rural setting with some fabulous countryside views. Very modern toilet/shower facilities done to a high standard.
Adult only pitches so we had a quiet, peaceful stay in some very pleasant surroundings.
A 30-40 min walk to Ashbourne Town centre, and we cycled to Carsington for a day round the reservoir too.
Will definitely book again, many thanks.

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Features

No dogs allowed

Pop-up campground

Adults only

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowed

Themes

Peaceful Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campground Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Offcote Grange

Offcote

Kniveton

Ashbourne

Derbyshire

England

DE6 1JQ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.02935°N
1.69524°W

Route directions

There are three access roads to the site, but two of them are single-track roads and are not suitable for large vehicles. Therefore, the site recommends you always set your Satnav and other devices for Ashbourne first, and then reset the location to Offcote Grange (DE6 1JQ) to use the best road. At the top of a hill, there is a sign for Offcote Grange and Billy's Bothy on your right. Drive straight past this sign. At the end of the hedgerow, there is a gate on the right. There are two large signs pointing you down the drive.

Nearest transport

Coach
13.4 km Fishpond Hotel
13.4 km Fishpond Hotel
14.2 km Bus Garage
Rail
13.5 km Cromford Rail Station
13.9 km Matlock Bath Rail Station
14.2 km Whatstandwell Rail Station
Airport
33.3 km East Midlands Airport
45.8 km Sheffield City Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Keeping things local? It's a doddle to get from this well-located site to loads of nearby locales of note, whether you're keen to potter around Ashbourne's antiques shops, stride through the Derbyshire Dales or go boating on nearby Carsington Water (all 10 minutes' drive). Holidaymakers of an outdoorsy disposition are also a 10-minute drive from the edge of the Peak District National Park, a playground for walkers, pedallers and horsey folk. If you have a soft spot for stately homes, the surrounding Derbyshire countryside is also where to find cool country piles like Norbury Hall (20 minutes), Kedleston Hall (30 minutes) and Chatsworth House (45 minutes). Just because there are no kids about to egg you on, it doesn't mean you can't take advantage of this spot's proximity to Alton Towers (25 minutes) to zoom around on coasters of an afternoon. Go Ape Buxton (30 minutes) is also within reach if you have a head for heights but don't fancy queuing up to get your adrenaline fix.

Food and drink

  • Red Lion Inn Pub 2.2 km
  • The Hug and Heave Pub 2.7 km
  • The Queen's Vaults Pub 2.8 km
  • Smiths Tavern Pub 2.8 km
  • Bowling Green Inn Pub 2.8 km
  • George and Dragon Pub 2.8 km
  • Dragon's Nest Restaurant 2.8 km
  • White Swan Pub 2.8 km
  • Ye Olde Vaults Pub 2.8 km
  • Lamplight Restaurant 2.8 km

Groceries

  • Co-op Food Supermarket 2.8 km
  • The Co-operative Food Supermarket 3 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarket 3 km
  • Majestic Off-licence 3.9 km
  • Aldi Supermarket 4.2 km

Public transport

  • Wood End 1.8 km
  • Yew Tree Lane 2.3 km
  • Queen Elizabeth's School 2.3 km
  • Parkside School 2.4 km
  • Church 2.4 km
  • Cockayne Avenue 2.6 km
  • Shaw Croft 2.7 km
  • Springfield Avenue Top 2.8 km
  • House No. 21 2.9 km
  • Springfield Avenue 2.9 km

What’s nearby

  • The Venue Nightclub 3.9 km
  • Ashbourne Golf Club Golf course 4.4 km

Local services

  • Boots Pharmacy 2.8 km
  • Lumbards Service Centre Fuel station 2.9 km
  • Prestons Fuel station 3 km
  • Ashbourne Surgery Doctors 3.3 km
  • Ashbourne Pharmacy 3.4 km
  • Ashbourne Medical Practice Doctors 3.4 km
  • Saint Oswald's Hospital 3.5 km
  • Mighty Compton Organ Fuel station 4.9 km
  • Duke of York filling station Fuel station 5 km
  • Brailsford Surgery Doctors 8.2 km

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Must see

Kedleston Hall 12.3 km

Sir Richard Arkwright's Masson Mills 12.8 km

Arkwright's Cromford Mills 13 km

Alton Towers Resort 13.8 km

Sudbury Hall 16.1 km

National Trust

The Old Manor 10.1 km

Winster Market House 12.9 km

Kedleston Hall 13.2 km

Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood 16.5 km

Calke Abbey 29.2 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Ashbourne (Bellevue) - Hanging Bridge - Clifton - Wyaston - Osmaston - Ashbourne 3.1 km

Ashbourne - Mapleton - Swinscoe - Mayfield - Ashbourne 3.1 km

Osmaston - Shirley - Longford - Rodsley - Osmaston 4.5 km

Thorpe - Fenny Bentley - Parwich - Tissington - Thorpe 4.6 km

Tissington - Fenny Bentley - Mapleton - Dove Dale 5 km

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Offcote Grange have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Offcote Grange dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Offcote Grange? Keeping things local? It's a doddle to get from this well-located site to loads of nearby locales of note, whether you're keen to potter around Ashbourne's antiques shops, stride through the Derbyshire … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Offcote Grange?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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